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Create a Colorado-compliant medical durable power of attorney to appoint a trusted healthcare agent. Includes HIPAA authorization, end-of-life preferences, and all provisions required under C.R.S. § 15-14-506.

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Colorado Medical Durable Power of Attorney Overview

In Colorado, a medical durable power of attorney is governed by C.R.S. § 15-14-506. This legal document allows you to designate a healthcare agent who can make medical decisions on your behalf if you become unable to make or communicate those decisions yourself. Colorado law ensures that your healthcare agent has the authority to work with healthcare providers to carry out your wishes regarding medical treatment.

Your healthcare agent can make decisions about medical treatments, surgeries, medications, hospital stays, end-of-life care, and access to your medical records. The medical durable power of attorney typically takes effect only when a physician determines that you are unable to make decisions for yourself, though Colorado law may allow you to make it effective immediately if you prefer.

Creating a medical durable power of attorney in Colorado requires 2 witnesses and notarization is strongly recommended. While Colorado does not mandate a specific form, the document must meet all requirements under C.R.S. § 15-14-506.

No

Statutory form required

2

Witnesses required

Recommended

Notarization

Recommended

HIPAA included

Colorado Requirements

To create a valid medical durable power of attorney in Colorado, you must meet the following requirements under C.R.S. § 15-14-506:

Important: Colorado Execution Requirements

Colorado requires 2 witnesses for a valid medical durable power of attorney. Notarization is strongly recommended for added legal protection. Witnesses cannot include your designated healthcare agent or your treating healthcare provider.

  • Legal Age: You must be at least 18 years old and mentally competent at the time of signing
  • Witnesses: Colorado requires 2 witnesses who are not the healthcare agent or healthcare provider
  • Notarization: Recommended in Colorado
  • Agent Designation: Name a primary healthcare agent and optionally an alternate
  • HIPAA Authorization: Recommended to include separately

How to Create Your Colorado Medical Durable Power of Attorney

Follow these steps to create a valid medical durable power of attorney that complies with Colorado law.

1

Choose Your Healthcare Agent

Select a trusted individual to serve as your healthcare agent in Colorado. This person should understand your healthcare values, be willing to advocate on your behalf, and be available in case of emergency. Consider naming an alternate healthcare agent as well.

2

Specify Your Healthcare Wishes

Document your preferences regarding medical treatments, end-of-life care, organ donation, DNR orders, and mental health treatment. Be as specific as possible about what treatments you do and do not want under various circumstances.

3

Include HIPAA Authorization

Add HIPAA authorization to ensure your healthcare agent can access your medical records and communicate with your healthcare providers in Colorado. Without this, providers may legally refuse to share your medical information.

4

Sign with Witnesses

Execute the document with 2 witnesses as required by Colorado law. Notarization is strongly recommended for added legal protection. Distribute copies to your healthcare agent, physicians, hospital, and family members.

Choosing Your Colorado Healthcare Agent

In Colorado, your healthcare agent will have significant authority over your medical care. Choose someone who understands your values and can make difficult decisions under pressure.

  • Trustworthy: Someone who will follow your wishes, not impose their own preferences
  • Accessible: Someone who can be reached quickly and can travel to Colorado if needed
  • Assertive: Someone who can communicate effectively with medical professionals
  • Emotionally capable: Someone who can handle the stress of making life-or-death decisions

Sample Colorado Medical Durable Power of Attorney

Below is a preview of our Colorado-specific medical durable power of attorney template.

STATE OF COLORADO

MEDICAL DURABLE POWER OF ATTORNEY

C.R.S. § 15-14-506

PRINCIPAL (You):

Name: [Your Name]
Address: [Colorado Address]

HEALTHCARE AGENT:

Name: [Agent Name]
Relationship: [Relationship]
Phone: [Phone]

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Colorado Medical Durable Power of Attorney FAQ

Answers to common questions about Colorado medical durable power of attorney requirements and procedures.

Official Colorado Resources

Use these official resources to verify Colorado requirements and access government forms.

Colorado Department of Public Health

Official state health department resources

HHS HIPAA Information

Federal HIPAA privacy rights and authorization

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